Elect Definition & Meaning
elect
- adjective
- selected as the best; "an elect circle of artists"; "elite colleges"
- elected but not yet installed in office; "the president elect"
- noun
- an exclusive group of people; "one of the elect who have power inside the government"
- verb
- select by a vote for an office or membership; "We elected him chairman of the board"
- choose; "I elected to have my funds deposited automatically"
"Elect" in song lyrics
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"We talking Cause and Effect,or called and elect"
The Cross Movement — Hold it Down -
"Got the right to vote, and we'll elect"
Dilated Peoples f/ Krondon — Rapid Transit -
"its so def freakin' right to meant to be elect"
The D.O.C. — Secret Plan
Words that rhyme with elect
Usage tips for "elect"
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- What does elect mean?
- selected as the best; "an elect circle of artists"; "elite colleges" elected but not yet installed in office; "the president elect" an exclusive group of people; "one of the elect who have power inside the government" select by a vote for an office or membership; "We elected him chairman of the board" choose; "I elected to have my funds deposited automatically"
- What part of speech is elect?
- Elect is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does elect have?
- Elect has 5 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).